**Third person**"That's a lie!" The denial ripped from Jeffrey's throat as he flung open the ward doors, the sound echoing off the sterile walls.He surged towards Chloe's bed, a desperate plea dying on his lips before it could take shape. "Babe?" The word came out as a strangled whisper. His hands, rough with panic, grasped at her shoulders, the tremor running through him evident even in the slight movement.He shook her, a flicker of hope warring with the dread rising in his chest. When her arm fell limply back to the bed, reality slammed into him.A choked sob escaped him. His knees buckled, and he sank to the floor, the wail that erupted a raw, guttural sound of despair while Richard stared at him helplessly.Everything happened so suddenly.Moments later, the ward doors burst open again. Rachel, Helen, and Lily flooded in, their faces etched with worry."What happened to my sister?" Lily shrieked, her voice cracking with terror.Richard reached out, his eyes filled with sympath
**Third person**Audrey had come back, she was grief stricken. She was already planning to come home soon anyway, her Master's degree programme had just rounded up.However, the news of Chloe's demise wasn't quite the surprise she was expecting.She'd pleaded with Lily to stay at least for a while. Maybe Lily's presence might help her cope with Chloe's death.Lily feigned hesitation, saying there was nothing left for her here. But she wouldn't pass up on an opportunity to personally monitor things from the inside. It was fortunate they had dealt with Henry.The silly man tried to blackmail her eavesdropping on an intimate conversation between her and Robert.He'd been greedy. That's why they were able to silence him. Perhaps, if he'd immediately told Jeff about what he knew, their plan would have been jeopardized. But instead, he chose blackmail, giving them enough time to get rid of him.A few weeks had passed and Jeff had never smoked or drank as much as he did these weeks. Life
**Third person**“Hey Jeff, it's been a while,” she said awkwardly. He scoffed slightly. “Hi,” he simply replied, the gaze in his eyes still cold enough to freeze a river. “Uh, I heard about Chloe. I'm so sorry for your loss.”Jeff, whose gaze had been focused on his desk, fiddling with a pen, lifted his eyes to her. “What are you doing here?”His face was devoid of emotion."I just... I..." Laura stammered, her cheeks flushing red. "I came to see you."The way he looked at her made her feet tremble, and she staggered slightly.She'd never seen Jeff this way.Could this perhaps be because of what Rachel mentioned earlier? Does he also think that she'd tried to kill him?Richard didn't understand why Jeff was being so calm. Unable to stand Laura, he stepped forward.“You've really got some nerves coming back here after everything,” Richard spat."Everything?" Laura's voice wavered slightly.“Laura, don't play dumb!” Richard's fists were tightly clenched, and he grinded his teeth. “
**Third person**She couldn't just sit idly by and watch Laura unravel everything.They'd worked so hard, even going so far as to frame Laura. Every piece had been meticulously placed to divert suspicion away from them because things were getting hot.Robert had intentionally allowed Chloe to feel clever by eavesdropping on a conversation with "Laura."And Chloe had been naive to believe Robert would actually call his accomplice by name over the phone, risking someone overhearing."And why do you think we should believe you?" Richard spoke up while Jeff's gaze remained fixed on Laura, his expression unreadable."It's the truth, I swear." Laura's voice trembled slightly.Richard stared at her intently before continuing. "Even if what you say is true, why did you decide to come back now?""My conscience and my freedom. I can't keep running forever," Laura replied, a sincere look in her eyes. "Robert would always have a hold on me if I didn't settle this."Laura wasn't stupid; at least s
**Third person**“Or until you brought up Chloe,” Rachel said with a serious tone.Laura’s eyes flickered back to Lily, whose cheeks were stained with tears, and she was stunned.Either Lily was pretending or she’d really hit a nerve.Laura knew that she couldn't afford to be arrogant, so she decided to apologize.“Well, I'm sorry, Lily, I just...”“Just leave,” Rachel interrupted sharply."Please, Rachel,” Laura's voice tinged with frustration. “I really need to talk to you.”“Just leave, Laura,” Rachel repeated with an air of finality.At this point, Laura knew that she had no choice but to leave. She'd try to talk to Rachel another time.**CHLOE**Dragging my eyes open, I looked around the blurry and unfamiliar surroundings. Where am I?Taking off the pink flowery duvet on me, I sat up, and my eyes roamed around the room. There was a small reading table and desk, with a book shelf above it. The spacious room held a couch and a mini fridge tucked by the side.My gaze caught a smal
**Third person**“It's so good to finally see you awake." A grin was plastered on Robert's face as he settled onto the bed beside her.“Thank you.” She smiled awkwardly.Robert immediately took her hand, his gaze lingering on her for a beat too long. “I really missed you.”There was tension in the air—a hidden current—that made Chloe's skin prickle. Elizabeth bustled around the room, straightening throw pillows and fussing over nonexistent wrinkles in the bedspread."Dinner will be ready soon," Elizabeth suddenly announced, her voice brittle. "Why don't you two lovebirds get acquainted? I need to check on the casserole," she said cheesily as she headed for the door.Chloe's cheeks flushed slightly; they had told her this man was her husband, but everything felt so foreign.The moment the door shut behind Elizabeth, Robert leaned in close, his lips aiming for hers. Chloe flinched back, startled by the sudden intimacy.Regret flickered across Robert's face. "I'm sorry," he mumbled, his
**Third person**They'd kept Chloe somewhere on the outskirts of Miami. Surely, that wouldn't be a problem because after they sent Chloe's twin, Cara, to Jeff, he stopped looking for her.It had taken Robert less than an hour to get to Laura's apartment. The scent of lilies hung heavy in the air as Robert pushed open Laura's front door. Unannounced. Unwelcome. Her back was to him, a fragile silhouette framed by the kitchen window, washing dishes with a ferocity that spoke volumes.She was cursing underneath her breath, the events of the day replaying in her head."Laura," he announced, his voice tight.She spun around, the soapy water dripping from her hands. Her eyes were narrowed with a cold fury, but that didn't seem to have any effect on Robert."What do you want?" she spat, her voice laced with venom.He took a menacing step forward. "Don't play coy with me, Laura. You know exactly why I'm here.""Oh, should I?" Laura challenged, wiping her hands on a dish towel. "Enlighten me,
**Third person**Robert arrived at the Surfside in Miami to see Chloe very early the next morning. The scent of the vanilla air freshener hung in the air as the door creaked open. Robert, a forced smile plastered on his face, entered Chloe's room."Good morning, my love," he boomed, his voice a touch too cheerful. "I didn't expect you to already be awake."“You're here early,” Chloe said with a soft smile as she dropped the book in hand and sat up. "I know you missed me, silly," Robert commented, ruffling Chloe's hair with a playful touch. She giggled, a sound that warmed Robert's heart despite the knot of worry tightening in his stomach. Lily was coming by later today, and she was still oblivious to the fact that he'd dumped her.Settling into the bed, Robert cleared his throat. "So, Cara, how do you feel today? Any new memories surfacing?"Chloe tilted her head, her brow furrowed in concentration. "Not really," she admitted. "Just... feelings of... I feel a sense of familiarity w